Nutricote Standard Yellow 40 Day – 14 : 5.7 : 10.8

Standard (N:P:K) controlled release fertiliser (CRF) formulation designed for the production of flowering plants.

Features

This particular formulation of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is designed for the optimum growth and performance of flowering plants and plants requiring higher levels of potassium during their growing season;

• Superior control of nutrient release over 40 days
• Every prill is homogenous to ensure consistent analysis
• Highest degree of plant safety through superior polymer coating
• Ideal for top dressing
• Calcuim for general plant vigour
• High potassium for improved disease resistance

Nutrient release is matched to plant needs, ie. in winter when temperatures fall, plant growth slows and lower levels of nutrients are required, while the rate of nutrient release also slows in response to lower temperatures; Technical support and advice is available for all Nutricote products; Nutricote is manufactured to the highest quality standards.

How It Works

Nutricote controlled release fertiliser (CRF) consists of granules (prills) of fertiliser that have been polymer coated. Each prill contains NPK and depending on the formulation, may contain trace elements as well. After prills are applied to potting mix or soil, water vapour starts to penetrate into the coating. The nutrients inside are dissolved and an osmotic pressure is formed, followed by gradual and controlled release of the nutrients. Nutrients are continually released during the stated longevity. The rate of release is determined by soil temperature. As soil temperature increases, the rate at which nutrients are released also increases.

Directions for use

Nutricote is suitable for application to both container grown and field grown plants. Nutricote can be applied in 3 ways –

• Incorporation through potting mix or soil, before planting;
• Dibble application, whereby fertiliser is placed beneath or to the side of the rootball when potting up;
• Topdressing, whereby fertiliser is applied around the plant on the surface of the potting mix or soil, at any time of the life of the crop.

Application rates can vary from 2g/l up to 4g/l of growing media. The application rate is determined by the longevity of the product used, container and plant size, planting time, the growing season of the crop and even the application method (ie. dibble application rates are generally 15 – 20% lower than incorporation or topdress rates). Always refer to Nutricote label recommendations before use.